The Three Faces of Psychogastroenterology: Science, Practice, and the Patient

Psychogastroenterology, the application of psychological science and practice to gastrointestinal (GI) health and illness, leverages the best practices and scientific tools from the fields of behavioral intervention science, cognitive science, neuroscience, experimental psychology, and psychophysiology. At its core is the biopsychosocial model of disease, which recognizes that the mind, body, and spirit cannot be disentangled when caring for an individual living with a chronic digestive condition.
Source: Gastroenterology Clinics of North America - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Preface Source Type: research